Another Sebenza Question

[GronK]

It's like paying $300.00 dollars for a pair of denim jeans thinking that they will out-perform $50.00 dollar denim jeans.:jerkit:

Which is like buying $50 jeans thinking that they will out-perform $15 jeans. Which is like buying $100 Spyderco/Benchmade/whatevers thinking they will outperform $20 Kabar/Doziers.

Please realize that all the efforts to discourage others from buying Sebenzas will not fill the void left when you sold yours. The only cure for your Sebenza Envy is to buy another one.

 

[allenC]

Which is like buying $50 jeans thinking that they will out-perform $15 jeans. Which is like buying $100 Spyderco/Benchmade/whatevers thinking they will outperform $20 Kabar/Doziers.

This is very true.
That's why a hobby such as ours is pure madness!
After all, my Victorinox Super Tinker is really all I need....but I just can't fight my knife addiction.

Please realize that all the efforts to discourage others from buying Sebenzas will not fill the void left when you sold yours. The only cure for your Sebenza Envy is to buy another one.

No void or envy here.
I'll never buy another Sebenza unless I find a used one in good condition for around $200.00 dollars, which is a fair price for what you get IMO.

Besides, I'm in love with some other beauties right now

 

[GronK]

Now why'd ya hafta drag them into the discussion?

 

[allenC]

Now why'd ya hafta drag them into the discussion?

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[CL01]

Wow, what started as a simple question has turned into yet another pissing contest about Sebenzas.

To answer to original poster & with further info that he has large hands, I recommend the Seb (Even the small one). Now, that doesn't mean there aren't other good knives out there that would work for you that cost between the Leek & Seb, there are.

As far as the knives in question, I also have large hands & have had a Leek (A couple actually), as well as a small Seb. While I'd rather have a large Seb (I am trying to trade my small inlay Seb for a plain large one), I find the Seb to be easier to handle than the Leek. While both knives are the same length, the Leek's narrower (I'm talking depth while closed, not width of handles). This makes it harder to handle the Leek, IMHO, & is why I got rid of them. The Seb's are wider & makes for easier handling. The lanyard helps, too for length, but you can do that with just about any knife.

Now, if you're looking for a Kershaw A/O (I'm not saying it's a replacement for the Seb, but if you decide you don't want to spend the $$), I'd suggest a mini-Cyclone. It's a 1/4" longer & deeper, so it'll probably fit your hand well.

 

[jvan]

Thanks for addressing my original question. I was wondering if there is any other knife that elicits as much discussion as the Sebenza?

 

[GronK]

Thanks for addressing my original question. I was wondering if there is any other knife that elicits as much discussion as the Sebenza?

Nope (*Strider* cough* cough*), none at all (*Cold Steel*cough*cough*). Just only the Sebenza gets the big post counts.

 

[Tai Chi Feely]

is.

, I will refute ignorant individuals like Tai, who clearly have no experience with the knives being discussed. ...
Hope this helps.

fwiw, I own a CF Caly 3, Poliwog, Byrd Robin in G10, Ladybug 3 and have handled but not purchased overpriced CRK versions of the Umfaan and Sebenza. Passed on buying 2 NIB Umfaans at $250 a piece, see the history. To each their own, just don't jump to conclusions.

Tai Chi.

 

[RNST]

I've been thinking of picking up a regular Sebenza but am concerned that once in hand it will feel like my bare bones Leek. By this I mean size wise and slippery handle.

Could someone compare the two and put my mind at ease. I'm not talking build quality etc. just size and hand feel.

Thanks.

Seems this has gone way off topic as usual.

I own six Seb's all with wooden handles and they have never slipped in my hand. And I do use them, get them dirty, bloody etc.

I do own two Kershaw's and I do not like the liner lock mechanism because IMO it appears Weak. The only liner lock knife I like is my Lightfoot and it locks up as solid as the Sebs.

If you are afraid of a knife slipping out of your hands, try getting a Strider SMF with double gunner grips. Cost you over $500 but its a real looker, locks solid and feels great in your hand.

 

[tgann]

hey guy i think the small sebenza is a great knife very strong and light weight. i have one that i got about 10 years ago when the blades were ats 34. i cared that knive every day and worked it very hard and never had it close up on me.and when i worn the blade down about a 1/4 .then repaced it for a 100 buck. and i didint have to by a new knife. and when i got it back it was like a new knife. will all the other knive makers stand behind there knive like that. so you get what you pay for. thanks tommy

 

[Lycosa]

Have CRK put friction grooves on the handle slabs.Then everything will be, well, groovy. Sorry, but they do work!
Lycosa